ASTM F1928-98(2018)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1928 − 98 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Safety Guide for
Consumer Recreational Use of Fun-Karts
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1928; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.1.3 concession kart, n—karts used by the public for a fee.
2.1.4 engine stop switch, n—toggle switch, or other two-
1.1 This guide relates to the use and maintenance of
position positively engaging switch, which when activated
commercially manufactured fun-karts intended for private use,
on suitable off-road terrain, by consumers. causes the engine to stop or not operate, or both.
2.1.5 fun-kart, n—gas powered motorized vehicle with four
1.2 This guide is intended to reduce hazards, other than
wheels sold commercially as consumer goods and intended for
those inherent in the sport of fun-karting, to the users of
private personal recreational use by consumers for off-road use
fun-karts during normal intended use.
on suitable terrain, as recommended by the manufacturer, at
1.3 This guide applies to fun-karts for private use and does
speeds over 12 mph, but not exceeding 40 mph.
not apply to concession, race, home-made, consumer-modified
2.1.6 race kart, n—karts intended by the manufacturer for
karts, karts that are pedal-powered, unpowered karts, or karts
racing on tracks, streets, or other areas in competition.
that are used for commercial purposes.
2.1.7 supervisor, n—competent person of legal age of con-
1.4 This guide specifically recognizes that there are opera-
sent knowledgeable with regard to the fun-kart, its safe
tional hazards relating to fun-karts that operators and passen-
operation and maintenance, who is responsible for ensuring
gers are deemed to have accepted by their use and operation of
that each operator and passenger(s) (in any two-seat kart)
the fun-kart including, but not limited to, falling out, running
comply with the manufacturers’ written materials for use,
into, through, under or over objects, upsetting the kart, general
maintenance, and operation.
operator recklessness, pinches, scratches, or bruises, or a
combination thereof.
2.1.8 throttle stop, n—device used to limit the travel of the
throttle control.
1.5 This guide does not cover product performance or
quality, labeling, maintenance, or safety devices. 2.1.9 two-seat fun kart, n—fun-kart with designed seating to
accommodate one operator and one passenger.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3. Qualifications for Fun-Kart Users
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1 Fun-karts, unless otherwise specified by the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
manufacturer, are restricted to use by consumers with a
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
minimum age of 8 years old, who meet the physical and
cognitive capabilities set out by the manufacturer in the
2. Terminology
material provided with the fun-kart.
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2.1.1 axle guard, n—device, which covers the drive axle on 4. General Guidance for Safe Use and Maintenance of
fun-karts, so that the possibility of injury resulting from hand, Fun-Karts
hair, loose clothing, or body parts contacting the axle is
4.1 Fun-karts shall not be modified from the manufacturer’s
reduced.
original design and configuration.
2.1.2 brush bars, n—any device supplied by the manufac-
4.2 Fun-karts shall not be operated to perform racing, stunt
turer intended to deflect loose vegetation from the path of the
riding, jumps, spin-outs, donuts, or other maneuvers, which
fun-kart operator and passenger, if any (on two-seat karts).
may cause loss of control, or may cause uncontrolled operator/
passenger or kart actions or reactions, as such activities are
likely to result in possible injury to the operator or passenger,
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer
Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.41 on Fun Karts. or bystanders, or a combination thereof.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2018. Published February 2018. Originally
4.3 Fun-kart engines shall not be started unless the operator
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F1928 – 98 (2010).
DOI: 10.1520/F1928-98R18. and any passenger (in a two-seat kart) are seated in the proper
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F1928 − 98 (2018)
position for vehicle operations with the operator’s hands on the 4.9 Fun-kart operators and passengers (in two-seat karts)
steering wheel, and the brake fully engaged. shall adhere to all manufacturer’s recommendations and
instructions, as well as comply with all laws and ordinances, as
4.4 Fun-karts shall not be operated with any modifications
well as:
to the kart or its components.
4.9.1 Operators shall stay seated with both hands on the
4.5 No person shall allow hands, feet, hair, body parts,
steering wheel and both feet in the fun-kart at all times,
clothing, or similar articles to come in contact with moving
whether moving or stationary, unless the fun-kart is stopped
parts of the fun kart, wheels or drive train, while the engine is
completely and the engine has been turned off,
running.
4.9.2 Passengers (in two-seat karts) shall remain seated with
4.6 Prior to each cycle of operation, a supervisor shall
arms and legs inside the fun-kart at all times during kart
perform the preoperation checks specified by the manufacturer,
operations,
and further verify:
4.9.3 Shall observe maximum and minimum weight/height,
4.6.1 Smooth throttle operation and positive return of the
or age restrictions, or a combination thereof,
throttle linkage to a closed throttle position;
4.9.4 Shall not allow anyone to ride in or operate fun-kart if
4.6.2 That the throttle stop operates pro
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